Cynthia Haldenby Tyson, president of Mary Baldwin College (now university) from 1985-2003, died on January 7, and is being remembered for the programs she initiated and buildings constructed during her tenure. From my perspective her greatest achievement will not appear on those lists. It was more subtle and harder to document. I met Cynthia Tyson […]
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South Baldwin RV Resort braces for severe weather
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Luxury RV Resort in Gulf Shores is preparing for the severe weather. Beach erosion, coastal flooding big concerns along Alabama’s beaches Wind and rain are two things that are tough on mobile homes. Luxury RV Resort manager Misty Walton said a lot of her guests have ditched camp for the […]
Over 100 bodies unclaimed at Baldwin County Coroner’s Office; Coroner says they are running out of room
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A storage closet is the final resting place for 54 people, all identified, but they have no family to claim them. Baldwin County Coroner Dr. Brian Pierce has been working at the coroner’s office for five years and says it’s starting to become common to have unclaimed bodies. Foley named […]
1 person hurt in apparent car crash in Baldwin
One person was taken to a hospital after an apparent car crash in Baldwin. A Channel 11 crew arrived at the scene on Macassar Drive for an incident that happened at around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Our crew saw police lights flashing and a car loaded onto a flatbed with some damage. One person was taken […]